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October 21, 2002
* National Post: Stars turn out to honor Ali
* Steve Buffery: Ali celebration had highlights
* Sapa: Ali hands over to Lewis
* Ken Fidlin: Humbled by Ali's presence
* Toronto Globe & Mail: The flickering magic of Muhammad Ali
* CP: Great man a humbling presence
* Toronto Globe & Mail: Ali salute dwarfs weak win
* Ottawa Citizen: Chance to meet Ali fires up Renegades' players

* Dan Rafael: Deal done - Jones to take on Ruiz
* Steve Kim: Gone fishin'

* Kehoe/Upham: The Buzz - the amazing Mr. Holyfield
* Belfast Telegraph: Dunne's career may be over

* Boxing Talk: Tapia - "I will beat up Barrera!"
* Armando Garcia: Deducting points and considerations for DQ'ing a boxer
* Tim Graham: Mesi moves closer to top ten ranking

* Ft. Laud. Sun-Sentinel: Bailey eager to regain title
* AP: Thompson stops Lawrence for win; Sykes scores decision
* Mike Nosky: A vicious win for Harris
* Angel Rodriguez: Harris put the hurt on Hurtado
* Doug Fischer: Hall of Famers enter with grace, humor, humility
* Ron Widelec: Big action for game's big men
* Eastside Boxing: Ben Pierce - From the cheap seats
* Impact Wrestling: More details on Lewis vs. Brock Lesnar

* Miami Herald: Lively amateur bouts delight local crowds
* Glasgow Daily Herald: Throwback Harrison ready for giant leap forward

* London Times: Bold Harrison lives up to Scotland's expectations
* London Daily Telegraph: Harrison lands blow for Scotland
* Glasgow Daily Record: Scott deserves to earn millions, says Warren
* Belfast Telegraph: Harrison is no concern to Wayne

* Stephen Halliday: Harrison a bonnie prince of the ring
* The Independent (UK): Champion's "fix" claim sours Harrison victory

* Max Boxing: Harrison mishandles Chacon
* Ewing Grahame: Arthur planning to follow in friend's footsteps

* London Times: Arthur takes first step on road to world title
* SecondsOut: Wayne McCullough's take on "amazing" Arthur and Harrison
* BBC Online: Haye deal not confirmed

* BBC Online: When prudence is perfect
* Mindanao Times (Philippines): Public security in Pacquaio fight difficult, says RRD

* SecondsOut: Pacquaio foe unbeaten on foreign soil
* Max Boxing: Dominguez beats Moli in a stinker
* Barbados Daily Nation: Shaka is champ after three rounds
* Press Release: Klitschko stablemates looking for their breakthrough

* SecondsOut: Barney scrapes through
* UK: Gervais set for charity duel with Bovey
* Coventry News (UK): Baz beaten but unbowed
* AP: Vietnam resumes boxing after seven-year halt
* Kenya marks Kenyatta day with boxing tourney



October 20, 2002
* George Kimball: WBA hears critics, redoes its heavyweight numbers
* SecondsOut: The Buzz - Ruiz in, Hopkins out
* Boxing Talk: Hopkins is looking for 20 defenses
* CP: Lucas loads up on lefty sparring partners

* Fiona Manning: Tapia - "I will beat up Barrera!"
* Press Release: Vicious Harris with shocking second-round TKO
* Boxing Chronicle: Vivian Harris emerges as a star
* San Antonio Express-News: Davila promises comeback after injury vs. Diaz
* Eastside Boxing: Interview with Montel Griffin

* Anthony Evans: Williams challenges Audley
* Toronto Sun: 15-year-old corners Ali

* Toronto Sun: The Greatest? Well......
* Toronto Star: Game Day with Garth Drabinsky - man who organizaed Ali tribute

* London Free Press (Ont.): Sarnian has piece of Ali treasure
* Naples News: Barr wins easily at Hard Rock Live
* Scott Zerr: Steward guiding Cook to heavyweight title

* Savannah Morning News: Jones looking to step up in Fortune
* Kingsport Times News (Tenn.): Saturday night fights' debut in Kingsport a knockout
* NY Times: What you want to do to the competition
* Sporting Life: Scott Harrison takes WBO crown
* Anthony Evans: Harrison dominates Chacon

* The Scotsman: Bonnie Scott's land
* Sporting Life: Arthur lands title

* London Daily Telegraph: Italian proves Cook's redemption
* Steve Bunce: Deal signals Haye's arrival
* The Scotsman: Clinton rolls with past punches
* Max Boxing: Security weapons - Pacquaio tickets

* South Africa: Now or never for Baloyi, Botile
* South Africa: Downward spiral of a promising fighter
* Bob Mendoza: Boxing - the avenue for peace
* SecondsOut: Dindo goes for IBF belt December 3

* SecondsOut: Gorres gores Morillo
* Australia: Katsidis ranked best prospect since Fenech
* Turkish Press.com: Second Women's World Ch'Ships to start Oct. 21



October 19, 2002
JONES IS "IN", I GUESS
* SecondsOut: It's done - Ruiz to face Jones Jr. March 1
* Boxing Talk: King & Muhammad say Ruiz-Jones is 100% done - also Holyfield-Byrd
* Steve Kim: Jones-Ruiz done, according to Stone
* Kevin Iole: Jones set to fight Ruiz for title belt in March
* Boston Globe: According to Ruiz, it's a deal
* Memphis Commercial Appeal: Tyson may return to Memphis to fight Etienne

* Paul Upham: Boxing reform, the Charles Jay way
* Jay Heater: Spadafora looks to prove he's real deal
* David Mayo: Buster Mathis Jr. scores TKO in court
* Cin. Enquirer: Boxer's brush with death brings friendship for life
* Tampa Tribune: A near-fatal fight, now a healing
* CP: Argos still expecting big crowd for Ali tribute
* Toronto Star: Ali's courage inspires Canada's "Parkies"
* Toronto Globe & Mail: Ali passed big test on first visit
* Toronto Star: A look back at boxing's greatest
* AP: Strip casino sues boxing promoter over tattoo

* NY Daily News: Harris takes shot at title
* Boxing Talk interviews Hurtado and Harris
* Houston Chronicle: Name-game bout tops Reliant card
* Sports Network: Joe Aquilar interviews Micky Ward
* Reno Gazette-Journal: Mills Lane protests use of his image in campaign ad
* Calgary Sun: Lewis could battle Brock Lesner
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* SF Chronicle: Wilson schools Mora, wins state heavyweight title

* LVRJ: Las Vegan Smith steps up for win
* Eastside Boxing: Margarito, Forrest and yet another champion vs. joe schmoe
* Seattle Times: Local casino set to host televised card
* Ft. Laud. Sun-Sentinel: Hernandez wins unanimous decision
* Philippines: Thai is deadly serious
* Nick Gionco: Pacquaio warned against Thai opponent
* Glasgow Daily Herald: Hometown crowd can swing it for Scott
* UK: Chacon - Crowd doesn't scare me
* London Daily Telegraph: Harrison to silence Chacon
* The Independent (UK): Harrison aims to make full use of home advantage
* UK: McGuigan - gutsy Scott can clinch it
* Stephen Halliday: Harrison has world within reach

* Sporting Life: Warren predicts Harrison heroics
* Glasgow Daily Herald: Riled Julio gets heavy with Scott

* BBC Online profiles Scott Harrison
* BBC Online profiles Alex Arthur
* UK: Carey tilts for Glasgow glory

* UK: Hunter claims WBF crown
* Coveentry News (UK): Dean keeps sights on main event
* Norwich Evening News (UK): Finals added to boxing show
* The Scotsman: When Weir could fly to the top of the world
* Belfast Telegraph: The night two great pals shook up the King's hall
* Toronto Globe & Mail: Boxing doc packs more punch than dramas
* South Africa: End of an era for Golden Gloves
* South Africa: Threats and feuds spice up weekend boxing
* South Africa: Sauerland - I funded Morkel

* Milw. Journal-Sentinel: No regrets this time for local heavyweight
* Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Fight card on tap at Fairgrounds
* Uganda: KCC digs in






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